Reimagining Education to Expand Opportunity.

Junior Achievement of Greater Baton Rouge is a nonprofit that inspires and prepares young people for success

Impact

Junior Achievement designs learning experiences with the end in mind: real outcomes for students. Our experiences don't just expose young people to ideas about the future — they help students clearly connect what they are learning today to where they want to go tomorrow in a measurable way.

15,000

Students Reached Locally

924

Volunteers Locally

654

Classes Locally

Schools Reached Locally

407,563

Contact Hours Locally

Get Started With JA

Junior Achievement of Greater Baton Rouge provides several ways that you can get involved whether you're someone looking to volunteer, part of a district or school looking for educational materials, or part of a business looking to help us expand the reach of our mission.

Educators

Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.

Volunteers

In-person or Virtual you can Volunteer with Junior Achievement and make a profound difference in the youth of our community.

Impact Partners

Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.

It Takes Just One Moment

JA Baton Rouge Light Bulb Moment

EDUCATION THAT EMPOWERS

Imagine a generation of students empowered with competencies and confidence to create their desired future. JA learning experiences inspire future entrepreneurs, foster financial literacy, and provide a foundation for career success.

JA Discovery Center Mobile

To address our region's needs, we're introducing two of Junior Achievement’s top programs: JA BizTown and JA Finance Park, through the Discovery Center Mobile. This state-of-the-art mobile learning lab will equip students to face future challenges and opportunities.

JA Classroom Programs

Junior Achievement connects the classroom to the community through our award-winning programs and volunteer network to empower students in their economic future. Partnering with JA is personalized, easy and impactful.